Matchday 6 of the 2024/25 Europa League group stage between Bodo/Glimt (Norway) and Besiktas (Turkey) will be held on December 12 at Aspmyra Stadium. Bodo/Glimt vs. Besiktas: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: Filip Glova (Slovakia)
Matches – 5 (International matches, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 25;
Average yellow cards per match – 5;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 29;
Penalties – 20%.
Predicted lineups for Bodo/Glimt vs. Besiktas
Bodo/Glimt (4-3-3): Nikita Haikin – Fredrik Bjorkan, Odin Bjortuft, Jostein Gundersen, Brice Wembangomo – Sondre Fet, Patrick Berg, Hakon Evjen – Philip Zinckernagel, Andreas Helmersen, Jens Hauge.
Besiktas (4-5-1): Mert Gunok – Arthur Masuaku, Felix Uduokhai, Gabriel Paulista, Jonas Svensson – Joao Mario, Gedson Fernandes, Semih Kilicsoy, Rafa Silva, Milot Rashica – Ciro Immobile.
The starting lineup for each team in their previous match in this tournament is listed.
Bodo/Glimt
The Norwegian club suffered their second consecutive Europa League defeat, losing 2-3 to Manchester United in the last round. Bodo/Glimt started the group stage successfully, remaining unbeaten in their first three matches (2 wins, 1 draw). As a result, the team is in the playoff zone of the Europa League standings, occupying the 17th position. Notably, the club has a neutral goal difference in the main stage of the current Europa League campaign – 8:8.
- At least 3 goals have been scored in 6 of the team's last 7 matches in the second most prestigious European club competition.
- Both teams scored in 6 of Bodo/Glimt's last 7 Europa League matches.
- The club's uncompromising home series in the Europa League consists of 7 matches (4 wins, 3 losses).
Besiktas
The Istanbul side also lost their previous Europa League match, falling 1-3 to Maccabi Tel Aviv on neutral ground. Prior to that, the team had secured 2 victories in the second most prestigious European tournament. It's worth noting that Besiktas is among the six clubs in the group stage that have not drawn a match, with 2 wins and 3 losses. With these results, the team is in 22nd place in the Europa League standings, trailing Bodo/Glimt by 1 point. Additionally, the club has scored in their last 4 Europa League matches.
After another setback, head coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst was dismissed. His assistant, Serdar Topraktepe, has been appointed as interim manager. Defender Arthur Masuaku will miss the match due to an accumulation of yellow cards.
- At least 3 goals have been scored in 6 of the team's last 7 Europa League matches.
- The club has failed to win 9 of their last 11 away matches in this tournament (3 draws, 6 losses).
- Besiktas conceded first in 5 of their last 7 away Europa League matches.
Bodo/Glimt vs. Besiktas: Match Prediction
The Scandinavian team gave Manchester United a tough time away in the last round, even leading 2-0 in the first half. However, they ultimately failed to secure any points. In their last home Europa League game, Bodo/Glimt unexpectedly lost to Qarabag despite dominating the match. Their upcoming opponent provides a perfect opportunity to break their poor run in the tournament.
Besiktas struggled in their previous Europa League match against Maccabi Tel Aviv, who had lost all four of their initial group stage matches. Overall, the Turkish club has performed poorly away in the second most prestigious European competition. Before their recent lucky win over Lyon, they hadn't won in five matches (1 draw, 4 losses). Furthermore, the team is facing playing issues, leading to the dismissal of head coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst. It's unlikely that his former assistant, now interim manager, can fix the problems in such a short period.
Besiktas's defensive performance away from home is particularly concerning. They conceded at least 3 goals in 5 of their last 6 Europa League matches. Even against Lyon, they were fortunate to keep a clean sheet, with the French club's xG nearly reaching 3. Therefore, I believe the productive hosts will score at least 2 goals. My prediction: Bodo/Glimt individual total over 1.5 goals
